The first thing I thought when I saw Episode 3 and Grievous put the lightsabers in his cloak was, "Sideshow had better put those little holder thingies in his cape..." I am glad that they did. I am impressed with the quality of it.

The real Bullseye

07-08-2005, 02:16 PM

Glad i ordered this. Best so far from SW line IMO.

Agent23

07-08-2005, 02:21 PM

Nice. Glad I have mine on order. Sleeper piece. :banana

JohnyBoo

07-08-2005, 03:00 PM

I agree, agent. Now to save the money to be able to afford it. :(

Finrod

07-08-2005, 03:07 PM

Sweet! Glad I have this ordered too.8)

THE WARG BEAST

07-08-2005, 03:26 PM

Roll on 1st qtr 2006....:lol

WG :lvader

dstephan

07-08-2005, 03:31 PM

I like it! Now all we need is some 1/4 scale lightsabers to put in the cloak. Was the lining that bright a red though?

Gazmog

07-08-2005, 03:32 PM

Very nice!!!!:drool

LOTR Fan

07-08-2005, 03:32 PM

Looks really nice, just not a big fan of the character. :dunno

WetaWork

07-08-2005, 03:50 PM

Looks really nice, just not a big fan of the character.

ditto, the cape really adds a lot to the exclusive but I'm not sure if I will keep my order.

RichardW

07-08-2005, 04:18 PM

Just think how he'll look once his sabers light up like Vader and Obi-Wan.

tomandshell

07-08-2005, 04:30 PM

Do Grievous' sabers light up? It doesn't mention that in the description...

jesseawilson

07-08-2005, 04:32 PM

no, just wishfull thinking. Don't think it will be possible with those open arms.

Jesse

RichardW

07-08-2005, 04:34 PM

Maybe you're right. :(

He's going to look funny with the others if he doesn't light up, though.

elwood49

07-08-2005, 04:45 PM

The reason that Grievous's sabers don't light up, is because his 4 arms have to be removed for shipping purposes. He comes in 6 pieces total (4 arms, body, and base). Obviously, it is not possible to wire a figure for electronics that comes in so many pieces.

RichardW

07-08-2005, 05:57 PM

I realize it will be feasibly impossible because of that, just disappointed that he won't light up like the others.

dstephan

07-08-2005, 06:56 PM

I'm sure it would be possible to get the sabers to light - but is it worth adding $100-200 to the price of the piece?

Sideshow Brant

07-08-2005, 07:01 PM

We gave it a lot of thought, and after a little R&D, it proved impossible. Adding the necessary wiring through the wrists compromised the stability - meaning too many would break and end up as a 'post-duel with Obi-Wan' version.

RichardW

07-08-2005, 07:13 PM

'post-duel with Obi-Wan' version

:lol That's great!

GilGalad HK

07-08-2005, 07:29 PM

My only complaint is that there are not any light sabers in the holders inside the cape. Other than that looks great.

RichardW

07-08-2005, 08:12 PM

I agree. That would be a nice addition.

SwoopingCloakofSureness

07-08-2005, 08:45 PM

Seems like the inside of the cape is a little too bright. I agree though that the cape really adds a lot to this piece.

Gruson

07-08-2005, 09:23 PM

I agree,

It is too bright.

Mini Rock

07-08-2005, 10:27 PM

I guess you could always put in a couple of the .45 scale lightsabers in his pockets. I'm sure the cape is a little bright due to the lighting used to take the pic. I like it. :)

dstephan

07-08-2005, 10:38 PM

The .45 are twice the size they should be, would look a tad awkward I'd expect.

And thanks for clarifying on the sabers Brant!

Now about Elektra's base....

tomandshell

07-08-2005, 10:45 PM

Of course, he is holding four lightsabers, so you can assume he just took them out of those pockets. And when he took the sabers away from Anakin and Obi-Wan in the beginning of Episode III, he had empty slots in his cape holders to put them in. Apparently he likes to leave a few empty when he leaves the house in the morning.

Figwit

07-08-2005, 10:47 PM

end up as a 'post-duel with Obi-Wan' version
:mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha
Looks really good with the cape, though I may end up cancelling this one. I'm not going to have the room and I don't really care for the character.

peterpil

07-08-2005, 11:16 PM

The cape certainly is wild! As for the lightsabers not lighting up, I never would have expected it to be feasible at that price anyway.

A cool feature would have been to have his arms spinning the lightsabers just like in the movie. Or a sound chip which makes him cough, lol.

As for no lightsabers in the cape, well they're not the hardest thing in the world to make, especially as only part of them would show, so not much detail would be required and I'm sure there are millions of Star Wars figures that have similar-sized lightsabers that could fit.

This is going to be a fantastic figure!

elwood49

07-09-2005, 05:18 AM

My only complaint is that there are not any light sabers in the holders inside the cape. Other than that looks great.

Umm... Is everyone forgetting that there are no lightsabers in his cape because he is using 4 of them? He takes them out of the cape in order to fight in the film.

I think the cape is the right color of red. I also think the design on the grey rear part of the cape is very cool. I would assume that the cape is removable as well? I can't wait for this piece!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4521/71261image021kj.jpg

Awesome design on the back of the cape! :rock

Lembas Eater

07-09-2005, 05:25 AM

Thanks Brant! Alas!

BUT the NEXT question...
Does his 'Rib Cage' open to reveal his organs????:D

cherno

07-09-2005, 06:02 AM

We gave it a lot of thought, and after a little R&D, it proved impossible. Adding the necessary wiring through the wrists compromised the stability - meaning too many would break and end up as a 'post-duel with Obi-Wan' version.